BMW Z3 MOT Results
Registered in 200268.9% pass rate
from 1,265 tests in 2017
(37% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW Z3 is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(82% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(82% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.95% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Flashing type
(82% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Position lamps
(40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Front lamps (43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (60% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Headlamps
(85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Dipswitch
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0.47% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Fog lamp (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Tell tale
- 0.40% fail on Horn
- 0.079% fail on Battery
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0.079% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.079% fail on Switch
- 0.079% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(82% worse than other 2002 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Brake performance
(36% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels (51% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(40% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Components
(39% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Pipes
- 0.24% fail on Hoses (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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3.6% fail on
Components
(39% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Hub components
(44% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.47% fail on Brake discs
- 1.7% fail on ABS
- 1.2% fail on Electronic stability system (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Restricted movement
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake
(77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.079% fail on Cable
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5.6% fail on
Brake performance
(36% better than other 2002 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Suspension
(58% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 1.8% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.87% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (88% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (70% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Linkage condition
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0.79% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.79% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Wheel bearings
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Front (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Rear
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0.16% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.16% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.079% fail on Couplings
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0.079% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.079% fail on Drive shafts
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0.079% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.079% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.079% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.079% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.079% fail on Condition
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3.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Washers
- 2.8% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Bonnet
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.079% fail on Windscreen
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (60% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Valve stem
- 0.079% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Emissions (40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.63% fail on Cap
- 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(52% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.6% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts
(94% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Condition
- 0.079% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.8% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.79% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.79% fail on Registration plate
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0.63% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Doors
- 0.16% fail on Drivers
- 0.16% fail on Passengers front
- 0.16% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Engine mountings
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0.079% fail on
Seats
- 0.079% fail on Drivers
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0.32% fail on
Doors
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0.55% fail on
Steering
(89% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Steering system
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint
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0.55% fail on
Steering system
(87% better than other 2002 cars)